Deaf Actor Nyle DiMarco Explains How Deaf People Go to the Movies | NowThis

Model Nyle DiMarco explains what it's like for people who are deaf to go to the movies.
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Nyle DiMarco explains how deaf people go to the movies. Since it is no longer the norm for movies to display captions, people who are deaf must use an assistive device such as glasses or a device called a CaptiView which sits in a cup holder and displays subtitles.

The problem with these devices however is that they can make the user feel like an outcast. DiMarco says, "The whole experience is annoying, embarrassing. It takes a toll on my deaf identity. It feels like I'm being robbed of my dignity. And it's very destructive to my own identity."

DiMarco calls for movies to display open captions more frequently, saying, "Open captions are not for the 466 million deaf people alone, they're beneficial for people who have ADHD, people who are autistic, people who have learning disabilities, and even people who want to learn a new language."

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